Feel like nibbling on some tasty Spanish-style appetizers and sipping
authentic sangria while listening to live flamenco or rumba guitarists?
Well, then you’d probably seek out a Tapas Bar. On second thought, you’d
rather try a full dinner of paella and other Spanish specialties with some
fine Rioja wine in an elegant atmosphere. Better look for a gourmet Spanish
restaurant. Or maybe you actually feel like cutting loose and dancing up a
storm to live salsa music and other Latin flavored tunes. Well, there must
be a Latin nightclub around here somewhere…

Believe it or not, you can do all these things and more at one of San
Diego's original restaurants in the Gaslamp
Quarter, Cafe Sevilla.

It’s truly unique – a combination of Tapas Bar, restaurant and nightclub
that covers the gamut of Latin dining and
entertainment. In addition to the live music and dancing mentioned above,
there's also exciting dinner dance shows on
the weekends highlighting Salsa (Thursdays), Tango (Friday) and Flamenco
(Saturday) with professional dancers and
live music.

For "a touch of Spain", the "young
power crowd" heads to this "festive" duo where it's "always hopping" thanks
in no small part to the "lively" flamenco entertainment (at the Gaslamp
flagship on most nights); aficionados recommend the "delicious tapas" ("fun
to share") ...Zagat Survey

Tapas are Spanish appetizers
or hors d'oeuvres, a few of these tasty little dishes selected from an
infinite variety can make a full meal.Long before the discovery of America it was obligatory for innkeepers to
serve food with wine, so a tasty morsel of cured ham, chorizo, cheese or
olives were served on a small plate which covered the jug of wine like a
lid, top or "tapa."Tapas are an extension of the spontaneous Spanish character, chosen and
eaten at whim, accompanied by wine, sherry, beer or sangria, to be shared
with friends in a convivial setting, with folk songs, dance and lively
conversation.

Pan seared Chilean sea bass in a
creamy garlic thyme sauce with shrimp and clams,
served with saffron rice
and Pisto Manchego

Salmón a la Parrilla
[fresh salmon filet] ~ $17.75

Flame broiled and served with goat
cheese and spinach Tortilla Española
and fresh tomato, basil, garlic and
Kalamata olive salsa

Zarzuela de Mariscos
[seafood operetta] ~ $18.95

Traditional Spanish seafood consommé
with clams, calamari, shrimp, salmon, crayfish and scallops in a tomato base
broth with sautéed roasted almonds and a hint of mint, served with a side of
saffron rice

Gambas al Azafran
[sautéed shrimp] ~ $18.75

Served “La Plancha” style, with
saffron & hazelnut liqueur sauce and a side of saffron rice
topped with Pisto Manchego

Mejillones Miró ~
$13.95

Steamed Prince Edward Island black
mussels sautéed and served in a rich white wine saffron sauce
* Makes a great appetizer for 2-4 people